NAIS Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI)

Registration for the 2019 NAIS Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) is now open!

2019 NAIS Diversity Leadership Institute

June 23 - 29, 2019

Alexandria, Virginia

Episcopal High School

Registration takes place from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 23. DLI ends at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 28. Participants will stay the night of June 28, and check out Saturday, June 29. Please schedule travel accordingly.

As educators, our ultimate goal is to create a nurturing, inclusive school community where all students can thrive. The Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) is an intensive residential program that provides you with tools to lead and manage the shifting intercultural changes in your own school. Led by seasoned faculty, you’ll explore best practices, share challenges and triumphs, and form lasting bonds with other participants.

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Audience

Independent school leaders — from the faculty, staff, and administration — who have direct responsibility for their community’s diversity initiatives or who support these programs.

Topics Covered

The DLI curriculum addresses the many dimensions of diversity to help you develop mindful initiatives and enhance ongoing efforts that support your institution’s mission and commitment to continuous improvement. By examining and applying sound theory, best practices, and creative approaches to human interaction and organizational dynamics, institute participants enhance professional competencies, build credibility, foster innovation, and plan strategically for building and sustaining school communities that maximize the potential of students and adults alike.

2019 Registration Information

What's Included

All meals and single dormitory accommodations at Episcopal High School are provided with your DLI registration.

Agenda

The 2019 DLI Agenda will be released in Spring 2019. For reference, find the 2017 DLI Agenda below. DLI 2017 Schedule

Please note: From beginning to end, all parts of this program work together to build on one another and missing any portion would not provide the intended experience. Therefore, participants are highly discouraged from arriving late or leaving early. If you find that this is unavoidable please contact us at institutes@nais.org.

Steven Tejada, director of Upper School, Maret School (DC)Billy Vargas, director of diversity, equity and community, Norwood School (MD)James Calleroz White, head of school, The Galloway School (GA)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please send institute registration cancellations in writing via email to NAIS at institutes@nais.org by May 31, 2019, to receive a refund minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after that date.

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